How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD820 - The termination event was not generated or was not approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 820

• Message text: The termination event was not generated or was not approved

What causes this issue?

To generate correctly the event type <ZK>1200 Remuneration</>, you must
have generated the event types <ZK>2680 Employee with no employment
relationship - termination</> and/or <ZK>2800 Termination</>, depending
on whether the company has regular employees or employees with no
employment relationship.
However, the system did not find the event type <ZK>2680</> or <ZK>2800
</> to the selected employee.

System Response

The system generates the event type <ZK>1200</> without filling in the
<ZK>TerminRecNo.</> field.

How to fix this error?

Check the event types <ZK>2680</> and/or <ZK>2800</> in the <LS>eSocial:
Event Monitor</> report (<DS:TRAN.PC00_M37_EFD_MONITOR>
RPU_PAYBR_EFD_MONITOR</>)<ZK>.</>
If necessary, generate the event types <ZK>2680</> and/or <ZK>2800</> in
the <LS>eSocial: Employee event generator</> report (
<DS:TRAN.PC00_M37_EFD_EE_GEN>RPC_PAYBR_EFD_EE_GENERATOR</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD820 - The termination event was not generated or was not approved ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD820 typically relates to issues in the Brazilian payroll processing, specifically concerning the generation and approval of termination events in the system. This error can occur during the processing of employee terminations, particularly when the necessary events are not properly created or approved in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Termination Event: The termination event for the employee may not have been created in the system.
  Approval Workflow Issues: The termination event may have been created but not approved due to workflow issues or missing approvals.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or personnel administration settings that prevent the event from being processed correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistent or incomplete employee data can lead to issues in generating the termination event.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or approve termination events.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Event Creation: Verify if the termination event has been created for the employee in question. You can do this by checking the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions).
  Approval Status: If the event exists, check its approval status. Ensure that it has been approved by the necessary personnel.
  Review Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to termination events in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Data Validation: Validate the employee's data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to create or approve the termination event has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions) to manage employee data and actions.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.